Revised 8/13/21
OSUIT 2021-2022 University Catalog
GRAPHIC DESIGN TECHNOLOGY*
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 69 CREDIT HOURS
The complexity of today’s technology requires precise communications. The function of the graphic designer is to apply creative skill and technical knowledge to attract and influence the consumer through visual stimulation. These responsibilities require a thorough knowledge of both conventional and electronic applications for design, layout and production. The ability to be a creative problem solver is extremely important for today’s graphic designer.
A minimum program GPA of 2.0, with a minimum grade of a C in each departmental course, is required for graduation.
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (94 CREDIT HOURS)
Visual media communicators form the nucleus of the broadest field of applied arts, whether it is called graphic design, commercial art or visual communications. To be a graphic designer requires knowledge and skills in drawing, design, typography, computer, and mechanical production. Recent graduates have attained recognition as layout artists, designers, illustrators and art directors with leading advertising agencies, industrial graphic departments and publishers. Graduates with experience can establish successful and satisfying careers as graphic designers, art directors and creative directors for advertising agencies and design studios, or freelance designers. For more detailed information regarding OSUIT’s Graphic Design Technology program, please contact a program advisor at 918-293-5050 or visit osuit.edu/graphicdesign.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (39 CREDIT HOURS) GRD GRD GRD GRD GRD GRD GRD GRD GRD GRD GRD GRD
1133 1143 1213 1333 1363 2413 2423 2523 2543 2623 2696 2803
Basic Drawing Basic Design Advertising Design I [P] Design Production [C],[P] Survey of 20th Century Design Advertising Design II [C],P] Advanced Design Production [C],[P] Branding/Identity Design [C],[P] Graphic Design Practicum [C],[P] Consumer Design [P] Graphic Design Capstone [C],[P] Graphic Design Internship [P]
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY (12 CREDIT HOURS)
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 24 CREDIT HOURS AMERICAN HISTORY & GOVERNMENT (6 CREDIT HOURS) HIST 1483 US History to 1865 or HIST 1493 US History since 1865 POLS 1113 US Government
COMMUNICATIONS (9 CREDIT HOURS) ENGL 1113 Freshman Composition I ENGL 1213 Freshman Composition II [P] SPCH 1113 Introduction to Speech Communications or SPCH 2313 Small Group Communications
HUMANITIES (3 CREDIT HOURS) PHIL
1213 Ethics
MATHEMATICS (3 CREDIT HOURS) MATH 1513 College Algebra or MATH 2003 Business Mathematics
MMT MMT
1113 Introduction to 3D or 1153 Introduction to Video Editing
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3 CREDIT HOURS)
MMT MMT MMT
1143 Introduction to Motion Graphics [P] 2423 Introduction to Online Media Design[P] 2453 Interface Design [P]
PSYC 1113 Introductory Psychology or PSYC 2313 Psychology of Personal Adjustment or SOC 1113 Introductory Sociology
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (18 CREDIT HOURS) VIS VIS VIS VIS VIS VIS
1123 1203 1223 1343 1373 2533
Publishing I Introduction to Typography [P] Publishing II [P] Digital Illustration [P] Digital Imaging [P] Advanced Digital Imaging [P]
INTERDEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 1 CREDIT HOUR
ORIENTATION (1 CREDIT HOUR)
GTGE 1111 College Cornerstone
* This program is offered 100% online.
[C],[P]: Course has [C]orequisite and/or [P]rerequisite requirement(s). See Course Description for details.
School of Creative & Information Technologies
